Arts Alive SDSU

This pandemic has affected the education system in many ways, but none as big as the shift from in-person to virtual teaching. With change comes opportunity, but also challenges. The shift to virtual classrooms makes it hard for a bond to form between a teacher and their students, so educators have had to come up with creative solutions. Faculty Futures Lab: Initiative for Inclusive Leadership is a podcast created by arts professors at SDSU to talk about their experiences te...aching virtually. Whether they are sharing innovative fixes to new challenges or discussing different ways to grow faculty leadership, this podcast serves as a testament to the skills and ingenuity of professors within the arts here at SDSU. To tune into the podcast, visit the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com//faculty-futures-l/id1515134930 (Photo taken from SDSU Archive)

There's a whole lotta something happening in SDSU's School of Theatre, Television and Film. A production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing will available on demand from November 5th-December 30th. This production is the perfect "sweater weather" entertainment. You and all your family members can have a virtual watch party while simultaneously supporting your SDSU community. So grab your tickets, your friends/family, a cup of hot cocoa, your favorite blanket, and... support this amazing production today! To purchase a ticket, click here: https://playplay.tv/patron/SDSU (Photo taken from SDSU Archive)

The Howling Halloween Film Festival is going virtual this year! This weekend, you can see the collection of spook-tacular short horror films by student filmmakers on-demand here: https://playplay.tv/patron/SDSU

One of our favorite forms of mathematics is jazz...that's right, jazz! Jazz, with all of its complex rhythms, along with its unorthodox and infinite combination of notes, is simply a form of math that you can hear and dance to. This is just one example of how the line between the Arts and STEM is more blurred than we think, in fact there is no line at all. The next time you enjoy a SDSU jazz concert, make sure to applaud them on their musicianship as well as their mathemati...cal expertise! Photo taken from SDSU Archive

To help foster a conversation about ethnicity and identity, San Diego State students have put together a panel discussion highlighting some of the best films from the 2020 San Diego Asian Film Festival. The panel will feature Brian Hu, Llewelyn Labio, and special guest filmmaker Jiayan Jenny Shi. Brian Hu is an assistant professor in the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. He aims for this to be the first of many student curated conversations that highlight the media ...representation and sociopolitical dynamics within filmmaking. This discussion is taking place today, October 27, at 4 p.m. Visit this link to learn more about the focal works of this panel and to find out how to join in: https://psfa.sdsu.edu//students-curate-independent-visions

Join a moderated virtual panel of graphic designers on October 28th to learn more about the next steps you can take for the upcoming election! Arzu Ozkal, Kelly Salchow MacArthur, Nancy Skolos, and Tricia Treacy will hold conversations regarding the AIGA Get Out the Vote initiative and how they are increasing civic participation using the arts. Email [email protected] to register and visit https://www.aiga.org for more information!

SDSU has an unfailing passion for fashion, and this throwback photo of the Drama department exemplifies that perfectly! Fashion is an art form that we all partake in regardless of culture or socio-economic status. It creates a space in which diversity is welcomed and innovation is applauded, so fashion provides a great opportunity to learn from those around you. #ArtsAliveSDSU Photo taken from SDSU Archive.

Many art studios have had to temporarily shut their doors this year due to COVID-19 closures. This has created a unique problem for artists pushed out of their usual creative space, now having to create at home. This gave Aztec Student Union Board Culture, Arts, & Film Chair Shak Singleton the idea to host Home Is Where Your Art Is, an online art gallery event held on October 29 at 3 p.m. PST. This gallery is meant to showcase the work of talented artists and highlight how ar...t has been used to serve, speak, and connect with the community. Submissions do not need to focus on this topic to be considered for the gallery, though. If you are interested in submitting your work for this showcase, you can do so at the link below. Submissions close on October 23, so make sure to submit your work soon! https://bit.ly/2FOCDZb Photo provided by SDSU Archive.

This SDSU alumna started a clothing line using her artistic talents, a bottle of bleach and some paint! The brand "Jazzy Mabel" is all about revamped, thrifty looks thats are for all shapes and sizes. #ArtsAliveSDSU #SanDiegoStateUniversity https://thedailyaztec.com//sdsu-graduate-creates-thrift-i/#

In a time where diverse voices need to be amplified, San Diego State University's School of Art + Design is providing a platform for artists of color to share their craft. "Amplify: Practicing Solidarity" is a speaker series that invites artists from many different disciplines to share knowledge about their area of expertise. One upcoming presenter is jewelry-maker and sculptor Joyce Scott, seen below, who will be presenting on October 29. This series will be taking place v...irtually through Zoom, so anyone is free to join in the discussion. For more information about registration, check out this article: https://bit.ly/3k7Lrsd #ArtsAliveSDSU #SanDiegoStateUniversity

San Diego State University's School of Theatre, Television, and Film has a stellar reputation for preparing its students for a career in the entertainment industry, and alum Haley Bishop is no exception. After Bishop graduated from SDSU, she continued her education and obtained her Master's Degree for Acting on Screen from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Bishop is now starring in her first film entitled "Host" where a group of friends are tormented by spirits summo...ned through a Zoom call. After receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike, Bishop is broadening her horizons by trying her hand at writing and producing a short film. Read more about Bishop's experience at SDSU, the sense of community she still has with her past classmates, and the next steps she plans to take here: https://psfa.sdsu.edu//meet-haley-bishop-sdsu-alumna-and-a #ArtsAliveSDSU #sdsuttf #film #theatre

Screenwriting is a difficult craft to master, but with a new MFA program offered by San Diego State University’s School of Theatre, Television, and Film, students are able to get a behind the scenes look at the screenwriting process. In classes taught by professional screenwriters from across the industry, students are able to see how words on the pages of a script are brought to life in the pre-production, production, and post-production stages. This two year program, start...ing in January 2021, offers an unparalleled look into screenwriting process that will give students a plethora of experiences before entering the workforce. More information about applying for the program can be found here. #ArtsAliveSDSU #sandiegostateuniversity https://psfa.sdsu.edu//school-of-theatre-television-and-fi

Our SDSU alumna, Paula Richardson, was awarded the title of San Diego County’s Teacher of the Year. As an undergrad, Richardson was a member of the Marching Aztecs and was heavily involved with the community, sharing her musical talents to help educate the local youth. Her mission to uplift and inspire students of all backgrounds continues to make ground breaking change for the arts. #ArtsAliveSDSU #musiceducation... http://newscenter.sdsu.edu/sdsu_newscenter/news_story.aspx